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Authorize.Net enables PrestaShop merchants to Accept Local Currencies

Wednesday, June 04 2014

MIAMI | PrestaShop, the world’s leading open source eCommerce software, extends its partnership with Authorize.Net, a premier payment provider to over 400,000 small to medium sized merchants globally. This collaboration now allows PrestaShop merchants with an Authorize.Net account to process payments in multiple currencies needed to serve their customers in United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Accept payments in local currencies

Since 2011, the partnership between PrestaShop and Authorize.Net has provided PrestaShop e-retailers with safe, secure and reliable payment processing. From major credit and debit cards to electronic checks and gift cards, online merchants can accept their customers’ preferred form of payment. PrestaShop merchants with operations in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada and across Europe can now accept payments in local currencies.

'eCommerce trends shift towards globalization'

"As pioneers in eCommerce, we strive to provide our merchants with the most powerful and innovative features to enable their success. Our continued partnership with Authorize.Net is part of our ongoing efforts to achieve that,” says Christopher Machin, Partner Manager at PrestaShop. “With multiple currency payment processing, we are breaking down the barriers of internationalization. As eCommerce trends shift towards globalization, this is an important tool for taking that crucial first step.”

Download Authorize.Net module

The Authorize.Net module comes fully integrated in PrestaShop version 1.3 and above. PrestaShop merchants can also download the module fromPrestaShop’s Official Marketplace.

About PrestaShop

PrestaShop is a free and Open source ecommerce software platform powering over 185,000 active online stores worldwide. Recognized as the world’s most powerful, flexible and international ecommerce solution, PrestaShop provides online merchants with hundreds of innovative tools to build and manage successful online stores at no cost. Used in over 160 countries and partnered with the most renowned names in the industry, PrestaShop continues to revolutionize online retail with technology that increases sales and maximizes visibility. Working hand in hand with its growing community of more than 620,000 dedicated members, PrestaShop’s entrepreneurial team is made up of ecommerce enthusiasts that are committed to the success and profitability of their online merchants. For more about PrestaShop visit their website.